Friday, February 25, 2005

Brain gene for Presbycusis

from Health India
A new study conducted by researchers at University of Rochester Medical Center suggests that a "feedback" problem in the brain diminishes our ability to hear.
"Traditionally, scientists studying hearing problems started looking at the ear. But we are finding patients with normal ears who still have trouble understanding a conversation. There are many people who have good inner ears who just don't hear well. That's because their brains are aging." lead researcher, Robert D. Frisina was quoted as saying.
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